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Thermal image transfer recording medium

US4965124A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1988
Grant dateOct 23, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31855
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal image transfer recording medium is disclosed which comprises a substrate, a first image transfer layer formed thereon comprising as the main components styrene resin particles having a melting or softening point ranging from 72.degree. to 140.degree. C., and a wax component having a melting or softening point ranging from 70.degree. C. to 130.degree. C., and a second image transfer layer formed on the first image transfer layer, comprising as the main components a dye or a pigment, and adhesiveness-providing resin particles having a melting or softening point ranging from 60.degree. C. to 110.degree. C., and a wax component having a melting or softening point ranging from 70.degree. C. to 130.degree. C.

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